Sanford, Maine Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sanford, ME: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sanford, Maine there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Sanford passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 1 passport office in Sanford, there are (66) other passport offices in Maine from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Sanford, Maine and Expedited Passport service options for Sanford.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Sanford Maine
Showing the single passport office in Sanford:
 | Sanford Post Office |
30 School St
Sanford, ME 04073
Other passport offices near Sanford Maine
Springvale Post Office - Springvale - 3.9 MilesSouth Berwick Post Office - South Berwick - 11.1 Miles
Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. - Kennebunkport - 12 Miles
Rochester Post Office - Rochester - 12 Miles
Biddeford Post Office - Biddeford - 13.2 Miles
City of Saco, Tax Collectors Office - Saco - 13.8 Miles
Dover Post Office - Dover - 14.4 Miles
Sanbornville Post Office - Sanbornville - 15.4 Miles
York Post Office - York - 16.6 Miles
Durham Post Office - Durham - 18.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sanford
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
National Passport Center - 20.5 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 64.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 131.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 188.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 217 Miles
Sanford, Maine Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sanford is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Sanford or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Sanford will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Sanford, there is one less than 100 miles from Sanford.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Sanford
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Sanford or any other city in Maine or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Sanford are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Sanford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sanford can consider using the passport office services in Sanford for their passport application sealing needs.
Sanford Maine, North Berwick Maine, Waterboro Maine, Kennebunk Maine, Wells Maine, Acton Maine, Berwick Maine, Somersworth New Hampshire, Milton New Hampshire, South Berwick Maine, Ogunquit Maine, Kennebunkport Maine, Rochester New Hampshire, Biddeford Maine, Saco Maine, Farmington New Hampshire, Newfield Maine, Wakefield New Hampshire, York Corner Maine, Buxton Maine
Passport Expediting in Sanford, Maine
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sanford. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Sanford, Maine
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sanford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sanford contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Sanford.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Sanford to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Sanford, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the National Passport Center, it's not too far from Sanford and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the National Passport Center, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Sanford.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Sanford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Sanford Supercenter - (1.9 mi)Photo Center
1930 Main St
Sanford ME 04073
207-806-4004
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12400 - Sanford - (2.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Winter & Main
868 Main St
Sanford ME 04073
(207) 490-4008
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #523 - Sanford - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
797 Main Street
Sanford ME 04073
(207) 324-3110
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #18431 - Kennebunk - (9.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Portland Road & Merrifield Rd
37 Portland Road
Kennebunk ME 04043
(207) 985-7144
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7410 - Kennebunk - (9.1 mi)
Photo Center
48 Portland Road
Kennebunk ME 04043
(207) 467-8299
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #959 - Wells - (9.4 mi)
Photo Center
11 Steeple Way, Po Box 130
Wells ME 04090
(207) 641-0860
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Biddeford Supercenter - (11.1 mi)
Photo Center
50 Boulder Way
Biddeford ME 04005
207-286-9573
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #4314 - Somersworth - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
338 High Street
Somersworth NH 03878
(603) 692-6636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3520 - Rochester - (12.1 mi)
South Main & Columbus Avenue
104 S Main St
Rochester NH 03867
(603) 332-9360
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Somersworth Supercenter - (12.3 mi)
Photo Center
59 Waltons Way
Somersworth NH 03878
603-692-2708
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44